Charge Nurse

Digestive Health Center of Alliance
Forth Worth, TX 76177, USA

Digestive Health Center of Alliance is currently searching for a
Full-Time Charge Nurse.Digestive Health Center of Alliance is an independent ambulatory surgery center that offers comfortable care for a variety of GI procedures, such as an upper endoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, and colonoscopy. We have recently relocated to our brand-new center in North Fort Worth (76177)

AMSURG is a nationally recognized leader in the strategic and operational management of ambulatory surgery centers with medical specialties ranging from gastroenterology to ophthalmology and orthopedics. With more than 250 surgery centers across the U.S., we partner with physicians and health systems to deliver the highest standards of patient care and quality. Through AMSURG, our clinician-led organization is changing the face of healthcare by delivering high-quality care that puts the patient first.

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No nights

RN required

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for coordinating and directing activities of the Center according to accepted standards. Responsible for the fiscal activities of the center. Works collaboratively with Center Director to oversee the supervision and direction of single specialty ambulatory surgical center, according to the centers policies, procedures, and objectives. Responsible for management of all aspects of personnel, education of personnel, and administrative duties. Works closely with the Center Director and center staff in coordinating patient and staff service functions.

Partially patient facing role.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current RN license required
• At least one (1) year of healthcare-management experience preferred
• At least one (1) year experience in an ASC preferred
• Current CPR certification and ACLS certification (provided if not certified)
• Evidence of leadership qualities and integrity
• Strong ethical character
• Language skills adequate for high-level written, interpersonal, and telephone communication in American English

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operations:

• Monitors FTE utilization and makes recommendations to promote cost-effective man-hour practices
• Oversees the comprehensive and informative orientation programs for new employees in all clinical areas
• Directs and participates in Center committees, meetings, in-services, and activities
• Ensures center is clean and facility is maintained per policy, accreditation, and regulatory compliance
• Ensures equipment is clean, disinfected, sterile (as required), and operational at all times
• Ensures continuing education for clinical staff members as needed
• Monitors operational activities for effective and efficient management of daily operation
• Prepares or delegates staffing schedules in accordance with vacations, holidays, daily personnel assignments and duties according to experience and skill level to provide quality patient care
• Ensures staff are cross-trained (as appropriate) to provide a productive and efficient work environment for all areas
• Reviews daily time and attendance sheets and maintains attendance logs
• Observes and evaluates the performance of all center personnel and works to continuously improve the quality of care and services
• Counsels center personnel and makes recommendations for salary adjustments, promotions, and/or terminations
• Evaluates suggestions, grievances, and processes to identify opportunities to improve performance and quality of care
• Shares knowledge gained in continuing education with center personnel
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Attends all required education

Medical Staff

• Maintains open line of communication with Center Director, Staff, Medical Director, Anesthesia Director, and QAPI Chairman
• Maintains…